Tag: Chelsea

15Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Garnacho to Chelsea transfer update as next attacking signing being considered

HONG KONG, CHINA - MAY 30: Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United in action during the match between Manchester United and Hong Kong at Hong Kong Stadium on May 30, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. Chelsea have been highly active in the summer transfer market revamping their attack. It has already paid dividends with triumph at the FIFA Club World Cup, now it remains to be seen what else is done with ambitions next to challenge for the Premier League title. Liam Delap, Dario Essugo and Joao Pedro were all added to Enzo Maresca's squad for the Club World Cup. Jamie Gittens was another mid-tournament signing but was cup-tied so therefore could not feature. So the former Borussia Dortmund man is set to be added ahead of the new season along with the highly-anticipated Estevao Willian, completi...

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14Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Chelsea pick PSG apart to win the Club World Cup

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 13: Cole Palmer #10 of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their team's victory following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Cole Palmer produced a sensational performance to propel Chelsea to a stunning 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday's Club World Cup final. Palmer scored two fine goals and created another for Joao Pedro, all in the first half, as the Premier League side defied huge odds in New York to shock the reigning European champions. Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was also outstanding as the Blues, who had been clear underdogs at the MetLife Stadium, secured a jackpot in excess of £90m as the first w...

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12Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Chelsea set £100m asking price amid Serie A transfer interest

Nicolas Jackson centre-forward of Chelsea and Senegal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Fluminense FC and Chelsea FC at MetLife Stadium on July 8, 2025 in East Rutherford, United States. Chelsea Slap £100M Price Tag on Nicolas Jackson Amid AC Milan Interest. Nicolas Jackson’s Chelsea future has been plunged into uncertainty, with AC Milan now reportedly adding the Senegalese striker to their six-man shortlist for a new centre-forward. According to the Daily Mail, the Serie A giants are confident they could lure the 24-year-old to San Siro, particularly after his stock has seemingly fallen under Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca. Jackson, who arrived for £32 million from Villarreal two years ago, now finds himself behind summer signings Liam Delap and Joao Pedro in ...

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12Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Reece James insists Chelsea ‘Don’t care’ about PSG’s favourites tag

Reece James right-back of Chelsea and England during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Fluminense FC and Chelsea FC at MetLife Stadium on July 8, 2025 in East Rutherford, United States. Reece James says Chelsea do not give a damn about Paris Saint-Germain’s ‘favourites’ tag, with the club captain insisting they are ready to go ‘toe to toe’ with their final opponents. PSG have kept the ball better than anyone at the Club World Cup – they even managed 69 per cent possession versus Real Madrid in the semi-finals – but the Blues intend on challenging that. Chelsea insiders feel the heat and humidity for this 3pm kick-off in New Jersey would make it more difficult if they simply allowed PSG to dominate the play from start to finish. Manager Enzo Maresca also appeared t...

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11Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Moises Caicedo’s return to training gives Chelsea boost before Club World Cup final

Moises Caicedo defensive midfield of Chelsea and Ecuador prior the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Fluminense FC and Chelsea FC at MetLife Stadium on July 8, 2025 in East Rutherford, United States. Chelsea have been handed a major boost by Moises Caicedo returning to training before the Club World Cup final, raising hopes that the midfielder will recover from an ankle injury in time to face Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday. Enzo Maresca was left sweating over the availability of one of his most important players after Caicedo took a blow at the end of his side’s 2-0 victory over Fluminense in their semi-final on Tuesday. The Ecuador international tried to play on but complained of pain as the game drew to a close. Chelsea will not want to be without Caicedo when they face PS...

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9Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Chelsea concern over star man’s fitness for Club World Cup final

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 8: Moises Caicedo of Chelsea reacts after being injured during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Fluminense FC and Chelsea FC at MetLife Stadium on July 8, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has issued an injury update over one of his players being doubtful for the Club World Cup final on Sunday. Maresca spoke to the media after the Blues advanced to the final on Tuesday night courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Brazilian side Fluminense. The Blues progressed thanks to strikes either side of half-time from their new £60million signing Joao Pedro, who joined earlier this week from Brighton. While the Brazilian forward's performance will have been enjoyed by Maresca, the Italian is sweati...

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8Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Enzo Maresca expects ‘quality and energy’ from Fluminense

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 4: Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca reacts during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter final match between SE Palmeiras and Chelsea FC at Lincoln Financial Field on July 4, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Enzo Maresca has highlighted the 'quality and energy' of Brazilian sides at the Club World Cup and knows that it is something his Chelsea side must overcome in today's semi-final against Fluminense. The Blues have already faced two Brazilian clubs en route to the last four. In the group stage, we were beaten 3-1 by Flamengo. However, we responded and in our quarter-final against Palmeiras, Maresca's side produced a strong display to clinch a 2-1 win. This evening's semi-final will be our 63rd match since the start of the 2024/25 campaign. Flumine...

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4Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Enzo Maresca delivers Chelsea team news ahead of Palmeiras

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 03: Enzo Maresca, Head Coach of Chelsea FC, speaks to the media in a press conference ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Quarter Final match between Chelsea FC and SE Palmeiras at Lincoln Financial Field on July 03, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) Enzo Maresca says a late decision will be made over Romeo Lavia's fitness ahead of Chelsea Club World Cup quarter-final tie against Palmeiras, while Joao Pedro could be handed minutes after signing for the Blues on Wednesday. The Blues go head-to-head with the Brazilian giants in Philadelphia - Chelsea third game at the Lincoln Financial Field during the tournament - and a place in the final four is up for grabs.Lavia has featured in each of Chel...

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24Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Chelsea closing in on deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens

Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball during the 1. Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund at Red Bull arena, Leipzig, Germany on March 15, 2025. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Chelsea are pushing to finalise an agreement to buy Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. Enzo Maresca has made no secret of his desire to sign a winger and talks over Gittens are moving in the right direction. Bayern Munich are also monitoring developments around the England Under-21 international but Chelsea are confident they will not be outflanked by the Bundesliga champions. It is understood that figures from Chelsea’s recruitment department have been able to hold face-to-face talks with their Dortmund counterparts at the Club World Cup. Chel...

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23Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Maresca facing Chelsea selection crisis as Delap ban looms

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca after the 1-0 loss during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. Enzo Maresca could soon face a selection crisis at the Club World Cup as six members of his Chelsea squad are at risk of a suspension. The Blues will play their final group stage match in the small hours of Wednesday morning for UK viewers, meeting ES Tunis in Philadelphia as they look to confirm their progression to the next stage of the competition. Nicolas Jackson is suspended for that tie, having seen red in Chelsea’s loss to Flamengo just four minutes after being subbed on. He will return for the round of 16, should Chelsea make it that far. They require at least a draw against Tunis...

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31May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Liam Delap ‘set to undergo a medical at Chelsea on Monday’

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 3: Ipswich Town's Liam Delap warming up before the match during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town at City Ground on March 3, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Liam Delap is reportedly set to undergo a medical on Monday ahead of his £30million move to Chelsea. Delap was one of the few shining lights in Ipswich's ill-fated return to the top flight in the 2024-25 season, netting 12 Premier League goals in 37 appearances for the relegated side. Several Premier League clubs had been linked with a move for the 22-year-old, but Mail Sport revealed earlier this week that Enzo Maresca's side have won out after triggering his release clause. Maresca is believed to have spoken with Delap as the Europa Conference League winners...

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29May By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Chelsea beat Real Betis to win UEFA Conference League final

WROCLAW, POLAND - MAY 28: Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea FC celebrates with team mates as he lifts the trophy following the 4-1 victory in the UEFA Conference League Final 2025 between Real Betis Balompie and Chelsea FC at Stadio Wroclaw on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland. Chelsea won the Conference League trophy on Wednesday with a 4-1 victory over Real Betis at the Wroclaw Stadium in Poland. Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson - both set up by Palmer -plus late strikes from Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo secured the silverware after Betis went in 1-0 up at halftime thanks to an early Abde Ezzalzouli strike. Chelsea roared back to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League final in Wroclaw on Wednesday, becoming the first club to claim all four major European trophies. Ma...

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27May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Mykhaylo Mudryk spotted in Poland ahead of Chelsea’s Europa Conference League final

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - 2024/11/07: Mykhaylo Mudryk of Chelsea seen in action during the UEFA Conference League 2024/2025 match between Chelsea - Noah at Stamford Bridge. Final score; Chelsea 8:0 FC Noah. (Photo by Grzegorz Wajda/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Mykhaylo Mudryk will watch Chelsea in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday, football Flame understands.The winger has been spotted in Poland ahead of tomorrow night's clash with Real Betis in Wroclaw. Mudryk was pictured wearing his Chelsea tracksuit on the eve of the showpiece match.The Blues are aware of the contribution Mudryk has made to their run to the final. He appeared five times in the Conference League across the qualifying play-off round and league phase.In those appearances, Mudryk scored t...

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17May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Cucurella to the rescue again to keep Chelsea on Champions League track

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Marc Cucurella and Moises Caicedo of Chelsea celebrate victory following the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United FC at Stamford Bridge on May 16, 2025 in London, England. Chelsea will have defender Marc Cucurella to thank if they hit their target of qualifying for next season's Champions League. The tenacious, bushy-haired Spaniard once again popped up to score a vital goal as the Londoners beat Manchester United 1-0 on Friday, leaving them on the cusp of returning to Europe's elite competition. Cucurella powered a header past Andre Onana in the 71st minute, latching on to a perfect cross by Reece James as the two Chelsea wing backs combined to pierce United's defence. The goal settled the nerves of the home players and supporters who...

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7May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Maresca: Chelsea winning Conference League would prove club are ‘Back’

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca after the 1-0 loss during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images) Enzo Maresca insists winning the Conference League trophy this season would be a ‘statement’ that says ‘Chelsea is back’ as they bid to complete the clean sweep of European silverware. The Blues are set to face Swedish side Djurgarden on Thursday in their semi-final second leg with a 4-1 lead from the first leg in Stockholm. With Thursday evening’s clash expected to be a formality, either Real Betis or Fiorentina will await in the May 28 final in Wroclaw, Poland. While the fanbase may be more used to winning in the Champions Leagu...

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6May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea transfer update amid Christopher Nkunku claim

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 1: Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United at San Mames Stadium on May 1, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. Chelsea secured an important victory over Premier League champions Liverpool in their ongoing push to secure European football for next season. The hosts took full advantage of Liverpool's title hangover, with Enzo Fernandez scoring the opening goal in the third minute. Virgil van Dijk's calamitous piece of defending saw the Dutch defender clear the ball into teammate Jarrell Quansah for an untimely own goal. It was the perfect afternoon for Enzo Maresca's men with Newcastle United dropping points at Brighton & Hove Albion earlier in the day....

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1May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Chelsea could make shock decision to sell midfield star

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Romeo Lavia of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on April 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images) Chelsea travel to Sweden to face Djurgarden in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday night. The Blues are overwhelming favourites to lift the trophy, but Enzo Maresca’s side have been in poor form since the turn of the year and will face a stern test against their Swedish opponents on Thursday. In the meantime, it has emerged that the West London side could be willing to allow one of their most highly rated stars to leave the club this summer. According to Chelsea News, the Blues could be open to the idea of letting Romeo Lavia ...

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26Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Jackson nets to send Chelsea back into Champions League place

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea battles for possession with Jake O'Brien of Everton during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on April 26, 2025 in London, England. Chelsea edged back into the Champions League places with a one-goal victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge. The win moves the Blues up to fourth in the Premier League, level on points with Nottingham Forest and a point ahead of Newcastle, who play Ipswich later on Saturday. With Forest and Aston Villa in FA Cup semi-final action this weekend, Chelsea will hold on to a top-five spot at least until Thursday, when Forest host Brentford. The crucial three points were sealed by striker Nicolas Jackson, who ended a 13-match goalless run stretching back to December....

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21Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Chelsea injury news and return dates as fresh blow confirmed after Fulham win

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Enzo Maresca, Manager of Chelsea, talks to Cole Palmer during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage on April 20, 2025 in London, England. Chelsea secured a huge win on Sunday as they continue their battle for a Champions League spot, but it came at a cost. The Blues fought back from behind at Craven Cottage to win 2-1, with Tyrique George levelling the score-line and Pedro Neto slamming in a brilliant winner in stoppage time. After the game, Blues boss Enzo Maresca described the win as his side’s ‘toughest’ of the season so far. He said: “Today was an important win because first of all it's a derby, second it gives us the chance to be there [in the Champions League qualification places]. It was probably the most diffic...

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10Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Enzo Maresca blasted over his ‘Pathetic’ team selection at Brentford

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 6: Chelsea's Cole Palmer (right) shares a moment at the end of the match with manager Enzo Maresca during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Chelsea FC at Gtech Community Stadium on April 6, 2025 in Brentford, England. Paul Merson has branded Enzo Maresca's team selection against Brentford 'pathetic' in a disparaging assessment of the Chelsea manager's priorities. Chelsea's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season took a concerning hit on Sunday as Brentford held the Blues to a frustrating 0-0 stalemate in west London, profiting from Maresca's decision to shuffle his pack ahead of Thursday's Conference League quarter-final against Legia Warszawa. Maresca's XI for Brentford raised eyebrows before the match as key first-team playe...

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